Whenever I catch myself feeling down, sad, angry or depressed, I consider what thoughts are triggering the feeling. What story have I created about a past event or one yet to happen? It’s important I know the “why” behind my emotions. This allows me to be in control of my actions. Instead of reacting to situations, I respond to them. This is a more powerful space to operate from. [Read more…] about You Control What You Feel And Do
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Community is defined as a group of people who are connected by durable relations and mutually define the relationship as important to their social identity and practice. As a kid, I recognized the presence of community in my neighborhood, church and school. The communities that inspired me most were those that helped each other grow and served others in the world. [Read more…] about How Community Can Enrich Your Life
Journaling is a powerful exercise that requires only a few resources to practice. All you need is You and something to record your thoughts. I journal each morning and write about everything from things I want to accomplish for the week, setting personal and professional goals and about my deepest thoughts and feelings. [Read more…] about Why You Should Journal
Throughout history coaches have played important roles in maximizing the talent and effort of people for hundreds of years. They create game plans and structure for achieving individual and group goals. They motivate and inspire their clients, students and peers. Most folks associate coaches with sports. That is changing. [Read more…] about Coaches Can Help You Win In All Areas of Life
Although it feels like an eternity, it was not long ago that I was in dark place with little hope. I was in severe emotional pain, and I didn’t know where to go to get help. I just knew I needed it. [Read more…] about Today I am Grateful
Have you ever been shocked when you really stopped to listen to one of your thoughts? Yesterday, I caught one that was horrifying. “I stink at this template,” is what I thought while evaluating my design for a project. Wow! Not a thought of empowerment to say the least. Why was I talking to myself this way? [Read more…] about Cultivating Empowering Thoughts